Network Seven has acquired Australian cricketing icon Glenn McGrath as part of its new-look commentary team for the upcoming Summer of cricket.
McGrath, a former A-grade Australian bowler, was renowned for his astonishing line, length and bounce, having taken the wickets of the some the world's greatest ever batsmen.
“I am excited to join the Channel 7 team and represent the fast bowlers’ brigade in the commentary box. It’s going to be a great summer of cricket and I am proud to join Ricky, Flem and Slats in this new era for the game,” McGrath told Mediaweek.
Channel 7 head of cricket Dave Barham said: “Glenn is one of this country’s greatest ever sportsmen and we are rapt he is joining Seven. He will provide commentary across all our Test Matches this summer, four matches against India and two against Sri Lanka. No one speaks with more authority about fast bowling than Glenn and fans will be treated to his unique insights and vast knowledge all summer on Seven.”
The signing of McGrath to Network Seven follows the announcement that former Australian test captain Ricky Ponting will call test matches and BBL on Seven, alongside fellow former cricketers Damien Fleming and Michael Slater.
Seven's six-year agreement with Cricket Australia is set to run from 2018 through to 2024, and will include free-to-air broadcast rights to all the test matches as well as 43 of the 59 BBL matches each season.
